Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this antique 5-shot single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Ranger No. 2
Serial: 2841
Caliber: .32 RF
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 3/4" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Tan/Brown Marbled Synthetic
Action: Single
Markings: The top strap is stamped “Hopkins & Allen M’f’g Co / Pat. Mch 28, 71 May 27, 79 / Ranger No. 2”. The serial number 2841 appears under the left grip near the butt, on the underside of the barrel, and on the front face of the cylinder.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
These small pocket-sized revolvers are becoming very popular again, after some recent articles have re-introduced the many manufacturers, design varieties, catchy names, and special features. The old term “Suicide Special” is hardly appropriate, as these were purchased as a concealable form of protection, or as a “second gun” drawn when other options run out.
This 5-shot revolver is chambered for the 32 Rimfire, a cartridge that has not been available since about 1940. The beginning of WWII ended the production of most rimfire and many centerfire rounds. This is a single action revolver with a spur trigger, which is the typical design of this type. The cylinder is fluted. The cylinder pin release is a blade type on the front left side of the frame. The gun could be loaded by releasing and withdrawing the cylinder pin, using the pin to punch loose any fired cartridges, filling the chambers with additional rounds, and replacing the cylinder in reverse order. If the cylinder had not been loaded, then drawing the hammer to the first cock position allowed the cylinder to be rotated for loading through the side port. This first cock is not a safety position for carrying the revolver while loaded. It was carried with the hammer on an empty chamber, or by carefully lowering the rimfire firing pin to rest between chambers.
Drawing the hammer to full cock makes two very audible “clicks” as the first cock is passed and the full cock notch is reached, while the cylinder is also locked in firing position. We like to believe that cocking this gun had the same effect on an intruder as the noise made in “racking” a pump shotgun!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Ranger No. 2
Serial: 2841
Caliber: .32 RF
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 3/4" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Tan/Brown Marbled Synthetic
Action: Single
Markings: The top strap is stamped “Hopkins & Allen M’f’g Co / Pat. Mch 28, 71 May 27, 79 / Ranger No. 2”. The serial number 2841 appears under the left grip near the butt, on the underside of the barrel, and on the front face of the cylinder.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
These small pocket-sized revolvers are becoming very popular again, after some recent articles have re-introduced the many manufacturers, design varieties, catchy names, and special features. The old term “Suicide Special” is hardly appropriate, as these were purchased as a concealable form of protection, or as a “second gun” drawn when other options run out.
This 5-shot revolver is chambered for the 32 Rimfire, a cartridge that has not been available since about 1940. The beginning of WWII ended the production of most rimfire and many centerfire rounds. This is a single action revolver with a spur trigger, which is the typical design of this type. The cylinder is fluted. The cylinder pin release is a blade type on the front left side of the frame. The gun could be loaded by releasing and withdrawing the cylinder pin, using the pin to punch loose any fired cartridges, filling the chambers with additional rounds, and replacing the cylinder in reverse order. If the cylinder had not been loaded, then drawing the hammer to the first cock position allowed the cylinder to be rotated for loading through the side port. This first cock is not a safety position for carrying the revolver while loaded. It was carried with the hammer on an empty chamber, or by carefully lowering the rimfire firing pin to rest between chambers.
Drawing the hammer to full cock makes two very audible “clicks” as the first cock is passed and the full cock notch is reached, while the cylinder is also locked in firing position. We like to believe that cocking this gun had the same effect on an intruder as the noise made in “racking” a pump shotgun!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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